Top 10 Disaster Movies Featuring Pools

Description: A luxury ocean liner capsizes after being hit by a rogue wave, turning the ship's pool into a vertical death trap for the passengers trying to escape.

Fact: The film was remade in 2006 as "Poseidon," but the original remains a classic in the disaster genre.

Description: While not directly about a pool, this underwater sci-fi thriller features a deep-sea drilling platform that becomes a makeshift pool for the characters as they encounter mysterious phenomena.

Fact: James Cameron, the director, developed a special underwater filming system for this movie, which was later used in other films.

Description: This sci-fi horror film involves an underwater military base where a mysterious creature attacks. The base's pool becomes a battleground as the crew fights for survival.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater-themed movies released around the same time, including "The Abyss" and "Leviathan."

Description: When a comet is discovered on a collision course with Earth, humanity scrambles for survival. One of the memorable scenes involves a massive tidal wave caused by the comet's impact, engulfing a swimming pool in its path.

Fact: The film was one of two major asteroid/comet impact movies released in 1998, the other being "Armageddon."

Description: Set during a massive flood, this action thriller features a heist gone wrong with a town submerged under water. Pools, both indoor and outdoor, become part of the chaotic landscape as characters navigate through the flooded town.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Flood," but was changed to "Hard Rain" to avoid confusion with another film called "The Flood."

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows the crew of the Andrea Gail as they face a monstrous storm. A key scene involves the crew's desperate attempt to save their boat, with water flooding the deck like a giant pool.

Fact: The film was shot in a large tank to simulate the ocean's fury, with real water and wind machines creating the storm conditions.

Description: In this epic disaster film, a sudden global weather shift leads to a new ice age. A massive tidal wave hits New York City, flooding everything in its path, including the iconic indoor pool of the library where characters seek shelter.

Fact: The film's special effects were so realistic that they were used in educational programs to illustrate the potential effects of climate change.

Description: Based on the true story of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, this film shows the devastating power of water, with pools and water parks becoming part of the disaster landscape.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami occurred, adding authenticity to the scenes.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue during a massive storm. The ship's deck becomes a pool of water as waves crash over, creating a perilous environment for the crew.

Fact: The film was shot in a large water tank to simulate the storm conditions, with real water and wind machines creating the storm's fury.

Description: A Norwegian disaster film about a geologist who predicts a massive rockslide that will cause a tsunami. The film features scenes where pools and water parks become part of the disaster zone.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real geological conditions in Norway, where such an event is considered a possibility.